Schievelbein Strey VITAL STATISTICS

Brenda Sue Schievelbein, 64, passed away unexpectedly in her home on May 5th, 2023. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.

Brenda was born on March 11th, 1959, in Seguin, Texas to Carole Jean (Schwab) and Virgil Albert Schievelbein. She is the oldest of 4 siblings. She graduated from Seguin High School in 1977 and continued her studies at Southwest Texas State University. Brenda worked as an Optometry Technician and administrative assistant for many years. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Seguin.

Brenda was a fun spirited soul who embraced many passions. She was very creative and used her talents in many ways including cross stitch, sewing, and art. One of her favorite places was in the sand listening to the waves and soaking up the sun. Brenda also enjoyed baking and cooking. Every Christmas she loved making and sharing her famous “Puppy Chow” with all her friends and family. She loved music and enjoyed playing the piano. Later in life she took up gardening and was known by her neighbors to have the prettiest front yard. Brenda did not have any children, so her nieces and nephews were her pride and joy. With her beautiful youthful spirit, she always knew how to keep the kids entertained!

Brenda is survived by her mother, Carole Schievelbein; sisters, Cyndi Johnson (Kyle), and Lori McCoy; brother, Timothy Schievelbein (fiancée Kelly Follis); nieces and nephews, Chasity Schneider (Bryan), Kelsey McCoy, Evan Schievelbein (Callie), Andi Schievelbein, Kara Linnens (Corey), and Kylee Johnson; great nieces and nephews, Chance, Tatum, Tripp and Ty Schievelbein, Brynley Grace Schneider and Gracie Belle Linnens; numerous cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Schievelbein and brother-in-law, Ricky McCoy.

A memorial service celebrating Brenda’s life will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Brice Mandaville and the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. Private graveside services will be held prior at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. For those who desire the service will be livestreamed at http://vimeo.com/event/3382180.

Brenda was a beautiful person inside and out. She cared deeply for the people around her. She was so kind and passionate and would give her last dollar to someone who she thought needed it more than her. She will be forever missed. Until we meet again.

Charitable donations can be made to the First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Gary Emil Strey, age 70 of Seguin, passed away on May 9, 2023. Gary was born on August 7, 1952 in Seguin, Texas to Sophie (Staats) and Emil Herman Strey.

He was a member of Seguin High School Class of 1970 and later attended Southwest Texas State University for one year. Gary was an active member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church where he was involved in many activities. He took great pride in greeting everyone every Sunday. He worked 45 years at SMI (now CMC) in the detailing department. He joined SMI in September 1972 after a brief stint at Baenzinger’s Model Market. As a detailer, he detailed the amount of steel to be produced, the grade and fabrication required, and the delivery schedule to be met, working on a lot of highway projects. While driving with Gary, he would often point out highway projects he had worked on.

Gary was a car enthusiast and enjoyed going to various car shows. He took great pride in his 1966 Chevrolet pickup, his 1977 Chevrolet pickup and his 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. He was especially proud of his 1966 Chevrolet pickup and drove it everywhere. He loved to hunt and hunted for many years in the Texas Hill Country and even went on several trips to Colorado with some of his friends. He also enjoyed gardening and canning with his mother. He loved to BBQ for family and church activities and was an accomplished cook in all ways.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers, Vernon Strey and wife Barbara; Wilburn “Billy” Strey and wife Grace; and Norman Strey.

Survivors include sisters-in-law, Sylvia (Norman) Strey and Catherine (Billy) Strey; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, his Emanuel’s church family, his large SMI work family and lots of other friends, many of whom fondly referred to him as “Uncle Gary”.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Marcus Bigott and the Rev. John Van Deusen officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kurt Strey, Erich Strey, Jr., Matthew Strey, Ryan Strey, John Strey, Kenneth Pahmayer, Bob Whitener and Randy Zunker.

For those whom desire the service can be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@emanuelslutheranseguin Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.